The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will close the correction window for the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT 2024) today. Additionally, the NBE board has adjusted the qualifying exam criteria and the syllabus details as outlined in the information bulletin. Registered candidates can make edits to their submitted GPAT application forms via natboard.edu.in.
The GPAT 2024 exam for candidates applying to MPharm programs will take place on June 8. Candidates who have successfully completed the payment can correct any information and upload the correct documents. However, they will not be permitted to change their name, nationality, email, mobile number, or test city.
The GPAT final and selective edit window to correct deficient or incorrect images will be open from May 28 to 30, with the pre-final and selective edit window available from May 21 to May 23. According to the schedule, the GPAT 2024 admit card will be released on June 3, 2024.
The first GPAT was conducted in 2010 and was held annually by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) until 2018. From 2019 to 2023, the National Testing Agency (NTA) administered the exam. Recently, the Pharmacy Council of India has partnered with the NBEMS to conduct the GPAT.
GPAT 2024 latest updates
The NBEMS has revised the following details in the information bulletin.
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| Clause 2.14 states that candidates must verify the recognition status of their BPharma degree according to Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948, before applying for the examination. If it is discovered at any point that the BPharma degree is not recognized, the candidate's candidature and result will be cancelled or deemed to be cancelled. | Candidates must verify that their BPharma degree is recognized according to Section 12 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948, and the Conduct of Course before applying for the examination. If it is discovered at any point that the BPharma degree is not recognized, the candidate's candidature or result will be cancelled or deemed to be cancelled. |
| Clause 5.2 states that the GPAT syllabus will include subject or knowledge areas outlined in "The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) Course Regulations, 2024." | The GPAT syllabus will include subject or knowledge areas specified in "The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) Course Regulations, 2014." |